(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary outline what advice his department has provided to Welsh local authorities in relation to refuse collections? Transferred for written answer by the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs.

Through the Collections Blueprint the Welsh Government has advised restricting residual waste can help improve recycling rates and reduce financial costs. The design and delivery of local services, including refuse collections, is a matter for individual Local Authorities.

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to promote access to green spaces and parks in Torfaen?

Quality green spaces and parks provide opportunities for healthy recreation, support biodiversity and contribute to reducing flood risk and air pollution. The Welsh Government directly supports environmental priorities identified by Torfaen County Borough Council with £1.6 million this year from our Environment Single Revenue Grant.

(Translated) What steps can the Welsh Government take to reduce the use of plastic?

Rwyf wedi comisiynu astudiaeth i asesu dichonoldeb cynllun Cyfrifoldeb Estynedig Cynhyrchwyr ar gyfer deunydd pecynnu bwyd a diod, gan gynnwys plastig tafladwy. Rydym hefyd yn edrych ar yr opsiynau ar gyfer treth neu ardoll ar blasting tafladwy ac rydym wedi dyrannu 500 mil o bunnoedd er mwyn rhoi prawf ar ddichonoldeb Cynlluniau Dychwelyd Ernes.

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on work to address the suffering caused to animals by the use of snares?

The Welsh Government’s Code of Practice on snares places the welfare of animals at its core.  The Code is actively promoted and its effectiveness is reviewed regularly. The ‘Taking Forward Wales’ Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’ consultation, which closed in September, included proposals on snares. My officials are evaluating responses.